You'll want a stable, sturdy model that can stand up to spilling, kicking, and regular cleaning for at least a year (some babies can't bear to sit in a high chair after that). A chair with a tray that can be released with one hand is also a plus. Picture your baby occupying your other arm while you're opening and closing the tray; it's just one of the many physical feats you'll be asked to master as a parent.

A high chair usually consists of a frame of molded plastic or metal tubing and an attached seat with a safety belt and a footrest. There are still a few old-fashioned wooden high chairs out there with a removable tray or arms that lift the tray over a baby's head, although they aren't always as comfortable for babies as the modern, form-fitting models on the market now, and most of them aren't certified as meeting the latest safety standards. You'll also find a few hybrid units, which can double as a swing or convert into other types of gear, such as a chair for an older child or a play table.

Doctors are now recommending bean bag furniture for patients that have back issues as well as other health related problems. With this being said, beanbag chairs are more useful aside from being a comfortable place to park yourself for long periods of time. Because of the filling of bean bag furniture, a beanbag chair tends to conform to the shape of your back and will help promote better posture. Most gaming chairs are slouched in their design and often flush on the ground. While it isn't loaded down with amazing gadgets that would make Bond drool, bean bag furniture tends to have a more positive impact on the back and other areas of the body that are often affected when it comes to poor posture. This alone is an appealing feature of the beanbag chair.